Quick & Easy

This pesto pasta salad is a quick and easy solution to getting lunchboxes ready. It's a great option for anyone who is dairy- or egg-intolerant!

Adding milk to a bolognese sauce is traditional in northern Italian cuisine. Alternatively, you could use brown sugar instead. Bolognese can be frozen. Remove 3-4 hours before required and thaw in fridge. Note

You won't be able to resist this hearty, all-time classic chilli con carne recipe. This great chilli has to be one of the best dishes to serve for a casual get-together.

In place of anchovies, you can flavour the dressing with a teaspoon of finely grated lemon rind instead. Note

Makes 12 Note

Use disposable gloves to help protect hands when preparing chilli. Note

Steam baby chat potatoes and toss with a little butter, chives and sea salt. Note

Serve Mixed Berry Clafoutis with low-fat pouring cream if liked. Note

To prevent jam boiling over, a large bowl is essential. Quick berry jam will keep for several weeks, or longer, in the refrigerator. Note

Framboise brandy is a lightly fermented raspberry liquid fortified with brandy. Regular brandy can be used in its place Note

20g butter equals 2 tablespoons. Pea puree may be served as a dip with vegetables and crackers. Note

This would also be delicious as a cold salad Note

For extra punch, try adding 3 sliced green onions and a dash of chilli sauce to the dressing. Note

Crisp and sweet pink lady or fuji apples will taste great. Note

Makes 6 Note

When deveining a prawn, look for a dark spot at head end of prawn and pull it with point of a knife, or slice down centre of back of prawn and simply lift vein out carefully. Note

Chicken pieces would also work well. Note

In a hurry? Use chicken thigh fillets for a faster cooking time For an alternative serving suggestion, wrap chicken in mountain bread with lettuce and cucumber. Note

Do not overcook noodles, as they will become soggy. Note

For decoration, slice another banana and arrange on baking paper on a heatproof plate. Microwave on high for 5 minutes to dry, then use to top muffins, before baking. Alternatively, you could use this recipe to make 12 mini muffins, using a smaller muffin-pan. Note

Using vinegar will assist in keeping eggs together. Using freshest eggs possible will also help to prevent disintegration. Note

You can use your favourite seasonal fruit in this recipe. Note

Mustard and other condiments, such as chutneys, can be used instead of butter or margarine to moisten and flavour any type of savoury jaffle. Note

Slices of flavoursome fruit loaf have almost no fat, while brioche and croissants are made with butter, which makes them very high in saturated fat. Note

Use just-wilted baby spinach instead of asparagus, if you like. Note

Cooking chicken on the bone creates a richer-flavoured sauce and keeps chicken moist. This butter chicken recipe is brought to you by Australian Table

To “butterfly” spatchcock, cut down centre of breast bone with scissors. Turn over and press all over with the palm of your hand, until flat. Spatchcock is available at selected Coles Supermarkets. Marinating time overnight Note

Makes 9 squares Note

Add torn mint leaves if desired. Note

Soak kitchen string in water for 20 minutes before using so it doesn’t burn on the barbecue. Note

Make cheesy croutons by lining a baking tray with baking paper. Thinly slice a small baguette. Arrange on tray. Bake at 180°C for 5-10 minutes, until golden. Turn over and sprinkle with 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese. Bake for another 3-5 minutes. Note

Classic and versatile chilli con carne served on a bed of corn chips and topped with sour cream. This hearty dish is one of the best dishes to serve for a casual dinner party.

For a vegetarian version, make with vegetable stock and omit bacon. Note

If desired, use a sliced leek in place of onions. Use prepared croutons or make simple ones by cubing toast or baking cubes of bread at 180°C for 50-10 minutes, until golden. Note

Although this classic and cheesy parmigiana dish is traditionally served with a side of pasta, a crisp salad dressed with oil, vinegar, and herbs would also make a nice accompaniment.

Kecap manis is a soy sauce that has been sweetened with palm sugar and is usually less salty than most soy sauces. It is available in the sauce sections of supermarkets. It can be substituted with 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce and 1 tablespoon brown sugar, simmered together in a small saucepan until sugar has […]

This is best made just before serving. Note

Have condensed milk at room temperature for easy mixing. Note

To make sauce in microwave , combine ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl or jug. Cook on medium (600-Watts/ 50%) for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Note

Dates make this cake super moist and full of flavour without being heavy.

The super bowl! Curl up on cold nights with a heart-warming meal in hand

Lamb is the star of this wonderful wrap

A simple combination of ingredients makes this a light and refreshing soup that looks stunning.

Easter feast! Save room for this tempting celebratory spread. Stain eggs with a delicate pattern by soaking them in tea.

We take our hats off to this little winner

Perfect for the whole family - these hot cross buns are a real Easter treat.

Salad ingredients can easily be added and substituted – use your imagination!

For a sweet start to Easter, stack ’em up and keep’em coming

Nothing beats a good lasagne, but it's even better when you make a hearty tomato sauce from scratch.

This salad makes a simple lunch or supper that’s sure to satisfy.

Step away from the ready-made packet variety and whip up a fresh batch in your own kitchen.

For a quick and easy dinner, try this cheesy macaroni bake.

Jazz up your next big breakfast with the eye-opening flavours of lemon and chilli.

Everyone will be impressed with this poultry pleaser

These delicious burgers are a great homemade takeaway. Get the kids to help prepare the tangy mayo and the salad bits and you will have dinner on the table in no time.

This sensational soup is perfect to enjoy as autumn weather rolls around.

When you have lived together as long as Grandad and I have, one develops little strategies for dealing with the inevitable irritations that crop up. My mother used to iron away her stress, the thud of the iron serving as an early warning to us kids of disharmony in the ranks. Ironing was certainly preferable to swigging the cooking sherry like some of the mothers I knew. And as my father was a prickly character, it meant we were assured a constant supply of freshly ironed clothes. Grandad is a man of few words so tiffs are rare – he is more likely to glower meaningfully and stomp off to the shed; whereas I bake bread.Kneading – the physical action of making lumpy dough turn smooth and silken – is pure therapy and the smell as it bakes should be available on prescription. Finally, there’s the joy of slicing that first warm, crusty slice. And all is right with the world once more. But I don’t only bake bread when I’m cross; I make it because it pleases me so much. Hand-made bread is utterly different to store-bought in both texture and flavour and is particularly good toasted and topped with thick slices of Grandad’s heirloom tomatoes.

While they may be a tough nut to crack, they are an easy nut to turn into tempting sweet treats.

Now is the time to show off autumn vegetables by using their striking colours and varied textures to make impressive, delicious and nutritious dishes

Now is the time to show off autumn vegetables by using their striking colours and varied textures to make impressive, delicious and nutritious dishes

Prepare healthy lunches for school or work with this simple recipe by Sophie Gray

Sophie Gray’s bacon and corn filo tart makes a tasty snack, a quick lunch or a light dinner

Even novice cooks should feel confident making Richard’s easy no-knead bread.

While they may be a tough nut to crack, they are an easy nut to turn into tempting sweet treats.